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Bruins 3 Hurricanes 1 It looks like Rask was Boston's problem all along. They look like the Bruins we've come to know. Boston leads the series 2-1.

Lightning 3 Blue Jackets 2 Tampa Bay leads the series 2-1.

The season is supposed to start on September 4th, but the FHSAA has mandated that a program cannot start their season after September 18th and still be eligible for the state championship. Last Wednesday, the Miami-Dade school board voted unanimously to consider the option to leave the FHSAA and play their season when they see fit, playing for their own championship. Broward and Palm Beach Counties may also join Miami-Dade as well as other south Florida school districts. By the way, this is nothing new between Miami-Dade and the FHSAA. The City/County has accused the state organization of playing favorites with north Florida and the panhandle for years.

Hillsborough's mandate has changed because the state stepped in and overruled the school board. On August 24, Hillsborough County will start classes online, but will offer an in-person schooling option beginning August 31.

I've actually loved living on the lake, though I really don't utilize it the way I did when I moved here, 20 years ago. It's not a housing development so that may be why. I have a 2 acre lot on the lake on a private road off a private road. Because of the lake, nobody can build behind me and nobody can build in front of me because of a power easement and another lake beyond that. No HOA, either. It's kind of like living in the country. Yet, I am within walking distance of a Costco and the largest mall in the Tampa Bay Area.

Canucks 4 Blues 3 Down 3-1 in the third, St. Louis charged back with Jaden Swartz scoring with just 7 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime. However, Bo Horvat scored the game winner for Vancouver almost 6 minutes into OT. Vancouver leads the series 2-1.

Islanders 5 Capitals 2 New York leads the series 2-0.

Avalanche 3 Coyotes 2 Colorado leads the series 2-0.

Canadians 5 Flyers 0 Philly's first lost since the restart. The series is tied 1-1.

Montreal Head Coach Claude Julien suffered chest pains after the Habs loss to Philly Wednesday night and was hospitalized. He had a stent put in and was sent home to Montreal. Kirk Muller will take over as head coach in while Julien recovers.

Stars 5 Flames 4 After Calgary scored twice in the third to tie the game, Jamie Oleksiak scored the game winner with 40 seconds left in regulation. The series is tied 1-1.

Then vote dagnabit!! You're leaving me on an island here. 😎

Hurricanes 3 Bruins 2 The series is tied 1-1.

Golden Knights 4 Blackhawks 3 OT Dylan Strome scored for Chicago with 14 second left in regulation to send the game into overtime, but Reilly Smith got the game winner 7 minutes and 13 seconds into the extra period. Vegas leads the series 2-0.

Blue Jackets 3 Lightning 1 A flash back to last year. The series is tied 1-1.

You and I can say no all we want, but there is legal precedent for US compulsory vaccination laws.

Hillsborough County, Fla. (August 7, 2020) - To ensure hospital beds remain available to serve the community during the pandemic, Hillsborough County has created a new alternative care site for patients who are recovering from a COVID-19 hospital stay.The County is partnering with BayCare to launch the innovative project. Hillsborough County Emergency Management refitted a boutique hotel to serve as an alternate care site for COVID-19 patients who are eligible for discharge from a hospital but need support as they recover and may not be able to return home immediately. This unique service provides patients with 24/7 post-acute care and support from doctors and nurses for a few days before going home.Hillsborough County refitted The West Wing Hotel, 2501 East Fowler Avenue in Tampa, to accommodate the specific needs of a medical facility. The additions include a new generator, a large canopy to provide additional shelter for patients arriving at the facility, and convenience items in the patients' rooms.Patients who meet the medical criteria will be discharged from the hospital and checked into the new COVID-19 care site for additional care. During their stay, each patient will be quarantined, closely monitored, and will receive supportive care for at least three days, including meals, ongoing vital checks, medications, and oxygen.This new COVID-19 care site is part of a continuous effort by Hillsborough County and BayCare to provide effective and high-quality care to patients and the community amid the challenges posed by the pandemic. The hotel will be professionally cleaned and refitted to accommodate hotel guests once the need has passed. https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/media-center/press-releases/2020/08/07/hillsborough-county-creates-new-covid-19-care-site-with-baycare The West Wing was built in 2015 near the USF-Tampa campus. It utilizes Wes, a Relay Robot. Its job is to deliver items from the front desk to the guest rooms. I imagine, BayCare is re-purposing it to deliver meds and food. It sounds like something BayCare would do.

I don't know, but a warning was issued yesterday regarding adherence to the "New Normal" rules. $100 fine per instance when caught not in compliance.

I do not believe Panama City ever implemented a mask ordinance. Then again, the panhandle is more like Georgia, than the rest of Florida. The mask ordinances are still in place in the TBA. I do not like wearing a mask, also Mrs. S still is recovering from pneumonia and is still in isolation, so I avoid going to businesses in person if at all possible. However, when I have, everybody is masked up. I still have to wear one at work when not in my office. I have practically everything delivered to my home or office and do curbside and pickup instead of attempting to dine in at restaurants. Miami-Dade, who put mask restrictions in place almost 2 months ago, has blown up in during that time frame, doubling their case number. As of yesterday they have had over 139,000 cases. The Hillsborough County (Tampa) case rate has decreased since I reported on July 24, though they have added 7000 cases since then. They had 26000 cases on the 24th and have 33,000 as of yesterday.

What is UK doing regarding testing? I know USF is mandating testing for all staff (academic and otherwise), student athletes, and those utilizing on campus housing. However, they are only requiring a questionnaire be filled out and doing random sampling of those students that do not live on campus.

Canucks 5 Blues 2 Vancouver leads the series 1-0.

Flyers 2 Canadians 1 Philadelphia leads the series 1-0.

Avalance 3 Coyotes 0 The Avs score 3 goals in a span of 1:25 for all of the scoring. Colorado leads the series 1-0.

Islanders 4 Capitals 2 New York leads the series 1-0.

Bruins 4 Hurricanes 3 2OT Patrice Bergeron with the game winner 1:13 into the second overtime period. Boston leads the series 1-0.